Commentary: Pushing UCD To Do Its Fair Share Is Not Anti-Student
Earlier this week we observed that, with the improvement of the economy and housing market, there not…
Analysis: FBC’s Recommendations On What We Should Do About Taxes
Before February the Davis City Council will have to make a decision as to whether to put…
Analysis: Does Statewide Plastic Bag Referendum Even Matter?
In February a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags was put on hold as the industry succeeded…
Last Chance to Make a Tax Deductible Gift to the Vanguard!
The Vanguard would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year and thank the generosity…
Where Did A Parks Tax Proposal Come From?
On December 15, the council voted 3-2 to approve a motion to ask staff to return with…
Commentary: Tamir Rice Decision Shows How Little We Have Learned in the Last Year
In August, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 227, authored by state Senator Holly J. Mitchell, which eliminates…
The Vanguard Makes Its Goal – Will Receive Full Match
The Vanguard reached its goal on Tuesday of 20 new subscribers. The $200 in recurring monthly donations…
Underlying Data on the Risks of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption
During the course of the community discussion on a potential soda tax, we have cited our interview…
Final Crime Stats Show Crime Down, But Murder Rates Up in Major Cities
The Brennan Center For Justice released an update to their November analysis on crime, where they argue…
Davis Forum on Immigration and Refugees
The Davis Phoenix Coalition and the Yolo Interfaith Immigration Network (YIIN) are hosting a forum titled “Separating…
Need FIVE More Subscriptions This Week to Get Our Full Match
Hope all of you had a great Christmas. We have four days to go in this year…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Revived Growth Wars? Is There a Middle Ground?
With the improvement of the economy and housing market, there seems to be renewed pressure to grow…
Monday Morning Thoughts II: Data Keeps Pointing Away From Crime Wave
In October, FBI Director James Comey caught the Administration and Justice Department off guard when he said…
Sunday Commentary: Beverage Industry Sure Acts Like Soda Tax Works
While there has been a philosophical opposition to the soda tax by some, for the most part…
Over-Densification is Not the Answer
By Eileen M. Samitz Recently, an Op-ed was posted in the Sunday Dec. 13 Davis Enterprise by…
My View: A Campaign Speech Under the Guise of the Mayor’s Monthly Column
Just before Christmas the local paper released the online version of “The Mayor’s Corner,” that will be…
My View II: The Need For Transparency As We Enact a Local Body Camera Policy
The city of Davis is getting closer to enacting a police body-worn camera policy. For the most…
Commentary: Moving in the Wrong Direction on Financial Issues
I increasingly find myself in a strange position with regard to city finances and the direction in…
Prop 47 Loophole Finds Man Charged With Felony Possession of Testosterone
Judge Paul Richardson held a West Sacramento man to answer for felony possession of roughly 15 ml…
Board Responds To Later Start Plan Update
By Nicholas von Wettberg The Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) moved one step closer to implementing…
